1961 · 0h 15m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary

Hallstätter Ballade refers to a celebrated 1961 Austrian documentary short film directed by István Szőts. The film is best known for poetically capturing the unique, centuries-old Alpine tradition of skull painting (Totenkult) in the village of Hallstatt.
Director: István Szőts
Writers: István Szőts
Music by: Oskar Wagner
Cinematography: Andor von Bàrsy